National Manager Policy - Workplace Relations & Business Regulation

Master Builders Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Builders Australia is seeking a National Manager Policy to join our national policy team in Canberra. This role sits at the intersection of government, business, economics, law and public policy to shape policies affecting the construction industry.

The successful applicant will undertake research and prepare written policy content, submissions and briefing papers for Member Associations, and develop advocacy materials as directed by the National Director.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant should have tertiary qualifications in law or business and an interest in issues impacting the building and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and prepare written policy content including submissions, briefing papers to Member Associations, and advocacy material.
• Represent the organisation as directed by the National Director.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Research

Public policy

Initiative

Education

Law or Business degree

Job description

National Manager Policy - Workplace Relations & Business Regulation

Master Builders Australia is looking for a smart, motivated and curious person to join our national policy team.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of government, business, economics, law and public policy, contributing to debates that affect one of Australia’s largest and most important industries.

You don't need years of experience. We're looking for ability, initiative and potential.

Whether you're a recent graduate ready to start your career or an early-career professional looking for your next challenge, you'll have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, develop quickly and work directly on significant national policy issues.

Reporting to the National Director – Policy & Legal, the National Manager Policy you'll work across major policy issues affecting Australia's building and construction industry, including workplace relations and building regulation.

The National Manager is required to undertake research, prepare written policy content including submissions, briefing papers to Member Associations, and advocacy material and represent the organisation as directed by the National Director.

You’ll enjoy getting across complex issues, weighing competing arguments and developing practical solutions, with the ability to communicate your thinking clearly and persuasively. As a strong writer, a quick learner and someone who is comfortable taking initiative you’ll enjoy contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

The successful applicant should have, at a minimum, tertiary qualifications in law or business and show an interest in the key issues impacting the building and construction industry.

The role is based in Canberra.

About us

Master Builders Australia is the nation’s peak building and construction industry association which was federated on a national basis in 1890. Master Builders Australia’s members are the Master Builder State and Territory Associations. Over 128 years the movement has grown to over 33,000 businesses nationwide, including the top 100 construction companies. Master Builders is the only industry association that represents all three sectors, residential, commercial and civil construction.

The building and construction industry is a major driver of the Australian economy and makes a major contribution to the generation of wealth and the welfare of the community, particularly through the provision of shelter. At the same time, the wellbeing of the building and construction industry is closely linked to the general state of the domestic economy.